The Industrial Revolution is often celebrated as a triumph of ingenuity and progress—but what if its foundation was built on theft? Beneath the innovation lies a darker truth: the rise of the United States as an economic superpower was fueled by the systematic expropriation of Native American land and the exploitation of African American slave labor.

If any community is undercounted, everyone loses. Schools, healthcare, and public services in underrepresented areas suffer, creating ripple effects that impact entire regions, whether urban, suburban, or rural. An accurate Census ensures a fair distribution of resources for all communities.